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Year Later, 'Aaron's Last Wish' To Leave A $500 Tip Lives On

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Year Later, 'Aaron's Last Wish' To Leave A $500 Tip Lives On

Aaron Collins died on July 7, 2012. In his will, he asked his family to leave a $500 tip for some unsuspecting waiter or waitress. Videos of his brother Seth fulfilling that last wish went viral and inspired donations. Now, Seth is starting a trip that will take "Aaron's last wish" to all 50 states.

Seth Collins on the decision to spread the tips around the nation

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'Entire World' Has Responded To The $500 Tip 'Last Wish,' Brother Says

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'Entire World' Has Responded To The $500 Tip 'Last Wish,' Brother Says

Seth Collins says his brother Aaron's request that the family give a waiter or waitress an "awesome" tip has touched people around the world.

'Entire World' Has Responded To The $500 Tip 'Last Wish,' Brother Says

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Brother's Last Wish To Leave $500 Tip Turns Into Nearly $50,000 Charity

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Brother's Last Wish To Leave $500 Tip Turns Into Nearly $50,000 Charity

Aaron Collins died on July 7. He had asked his family to leave some waiter or waitress a $500 tip. When they asked for help in making his wish come true, donations poured in. Now, they expect to be making Aaron's wish come true about once a week for the next two years.

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